Tiki Pimm's Cup

Concrete Jungle’s summertime twist on the classic cocktail

By Priscilla Aguirre

Photo by Sara Luna Ellis

“Tiki” probably isn’t the first thing that jumps to mind when people think of a Pimm’s Cup, a classic cocktail that typically combines the gin-based English liquor Pimm’s with lemonade or soda. But Concrete Jungle’s inclusion of Jamaican rum, pineapple, coconut cream and ginger beer creates a version that tastes like sweet summertime on an island. Order this cocktail (or one of the bar’s 20 other Pimm’s Cup iterations), typically served in a tiki glass and garnished with fruit and orchid petals. Homemade ginger beer makes this drink a standout, but Concrete Jungle manager Rudolfo Martinez says it’s fine to use store-bought at home or make substitutions. “Experiment a little if you want,” he says. “There’s no wrong way to tiki!"

Preparation

Add rum, Pimm’s, lemon juice, pineapple juice, Falernum and coconut cream to cocktail shaker and shake it.
Fill a 10-ounce glass to the top with ice.
Pour mix from shaker into glass.
Fill rest of glass with ginger beer.
Garnish with the slice of fruit, orchid leaves and mint.